Ffestiniog Travel
Germany, Austria & the Czech Steam Festival
14 daysfrom $3,406
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
Imperial Cities Explorer
Discover Central Europe on a rail journey from Vienna to Prague, Dresden and Berlin with palace tours, river cruises, hop-on hop-off sightseeing and cultural highlights.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Today you'll fly from the UK to Vienna. On arrival, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel before a restful stay in the Austrian capital.
- Day 2overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Today, experience the grandeur of Vienna with a visit to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, followed by a VIP classical concert with priority access, a welcome drink and front-row seating.
- Day 3overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Today enjoy a full day at leisure in Vienna to explore the city at your own pace, from world-class museums to the grand architecture of the Ringstrasse.
- Day 4railovernight: Prague
Prague
After breakfast, board your rail service north from Vienna to Prague, arriving in a few hours. Transfer independently to your centrally located hotel and enjoy a stroll across Charles Bridge or Prague Castle at leisure.
- Day 5overnight: Prague
Prague
Spend your first full day exploring Prague’s iconic landmarks with your hop-on, hop-off bus pass, including the famous Astronomical Clock and the Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel.
- Day 6overnight: Prague
Prague
On your second day exploring Prague, continue enjoying your 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass, from Prague Castle and Charles Bridge to the vibrant Old Town Square.
- Day 7railovernight: Dresden
Dresden
This morning, depart Prague by rail through the scenic Elbe Valley, passing sandstone cliffs near the Saxon Switzerland National Park, to elegant Dresden, renowned for its baroque architecture.
- Day 8overnight: Dresden
Dresden
Enjoy a guided small-group walking tour of historic Dresden, including the Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche and Semper Opera House.
- Day 9railovernight: Berlin
Berlin
After breakfast, board your onward rail service to Berlin, arriving in around two hours. On arrival, make your way to your centrally located hotel and explore the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag dome or the streets of Mitte.
- Day 10overnight: Berlin
Berlin
Discover Berlin at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour, exploring the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island and Checkpoint Charlie, plus a relaxing river cruise along the River Spree.
- Day 11overnight: Berlin
Berlin
Today is yours to experience Berlin at your own pace, perhaps the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, the museums of Museum Island, or the boutiques and cafés of Prenzlauer Berg.
- Day 12
Return home
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to Berlin Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Included
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Vienna, Prague & Berlin with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Dresden with breakfast included
- Flights from London to Vienna and return from Berlin
- Schönbrunn Palace Tour, Dinner & Concert
- Prague 48-hour, hop-on, hop-off bus tour
- Historic Dresden small group walking tour
- Berlin 48-hour, hop-on, hop-off bus & river cruise
